Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineer

Legrand AV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand Audio Video Division in Dayton, OH is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives across manufacturing, improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and sustain improvements through standard work and visual controls.

The role focuses on reducing waste, improving throughput, and supporting new product introductions with risk mitigation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on SQDC performance across manufacturing operations.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving.
• Analyze production data, scrap, and yield trends to identify root causes of variation and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Facilitate root cause investigations for internal quality issues and customer complaints; ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual controls to support consistent operations.
• Support and lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and daily management system routines.
• Drive improvements in process flow, material handling, and layout to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes by ensuring process readiness and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with operators to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to monitor process health.
• Train and coach teams on Lean principles, problem-solving, and standard work adherence.
• Support audits to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Prioritization

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team facilitation

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Verbal & written communication

Judgment & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

SolidWorks

Job description

Legrand Audio Video Division in Dayton, OH is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives across manufacturing, improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, and sustain improvements through standard work and visual controls.

The role focuses on reducing waste, improving throughput, and supporting new product introductions with risk mitigation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.